Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 11-702 - Acts of the CorporationThe Corporation may not:
(1) participate in litigation, unless: (i) the Corporation or a grantee is a party; or(ii) a grantee is representing an eligible client in litigation in which the interpretation of this title or a guideline established by the Corporation under this title is an issue;(2) interfere with a lawyer's professional responsibilities to clients under the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct;(3) compete directly or indirectly with any grantee;(4) contribute or make available the Corporation's funds or services to a political party or association or the campaign of a candidate for public or party office;(5) except as provided in §§ 501(h) and 4911 of the Internal Revenue Code:(i) carry on propaganda or otherwise attempt to influence legislation; and(ii) participate or intervene in a political campaign on behalf of a candidate for public office, including publishing or distributing statements;(6) notwithstanding any other provision of this title, conduct or carry on activities not authorized for an organization: (i) qualified under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; or(ii) to which contributions are deductible under § 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.